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Scholarships and Assisted Places

We offer Scholarships, Awards and Assisted Places for pupils with special artistic, intellectual or sporting gifts.

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Welcome to the Senior School.

Here you’ll find everything you need to know about joining Taunton School in the Senior years, from requesting a prospectus and the admissions process, to booking a visit.

You’ll also discover more about our excellent facilities, outstanding pastoral care and the exceptional academic and co-curricular opportunities we offer at this pivotal stage in your child’s educational journey.

Watch our videos to get a real sense of our warm and friendly community, a taste of the fun and rewarding life of a Senior and why other parents have chosen Taunton School for their children’s education.

Of course the best way to see why our IB World School is such a great option for your child is to come along and visit. Only then will you truly experience the happy, vibrant, nurturing, challenging and inspiring environment that enables our pupils to thrive and reach their full potential.

We are delighted at our review in the Good Schools Guide which you can read here and our latest outstanding Inspection report, which can be found here.

 

 

 

 

Lee Glaser
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